AFP Greater Madison Chapter Luncheon

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Technology Tools for the Fundraiser

Hear from a diverse group of panelists about how technology tools support development and communication for non-profit organizations.  Topics will include fundraising resources and the impact of social media.

Panelists: 

 Steve Klodd
 32 Auctions

Steve has worked as a software and web application developer for the past 17 years at local companies including American Family Insurance and Great Lakes Higher Education.  During his recent 12 year employment at American Family Insurance he developed both internal and customer facing web applications.  Overtime, Steve found he had a growing desire to use his technical skills to have a positive impact in his community.  That desire led him to co-found 32auctions, a web-based platform for hosting and managing silent auction fundraisers.  Since its first release over 6 years ago, more than 20,000 causes and countless people throughout the US and around the world have benefited from 32auctions.  Steve is active in the daily development, management, and administration of this far-reaching technology and he couldn't be happier about the impact his efforts have had on the Madison community and beyond.

 Curt Pederson
 32 Auctions

Curt has been developing software for 22 years including being a software architect at American Family Insurance for 9 years and a part time instructor at Madison College for 2 years. Curt has always been an entrepreneur, dabbling in side projects and running his own consulting business.  All this experience culminated into being a co-founder of 32auctions; an online platform for managing and hosting silent auctions.  Since its first release 6 years ago, more than 20,000 causes, and countless people, throughout the US and around the world have benefited from 32auctions.  Curt is involved in all aspects of running the business day-to-day and couldn't be more proud of what 32auctions has accomplished and the positive impact it has had on communities around the world.

  Will Robus
 Little Green Pencil

Will is co-founder and COO of Little Green Pencil, which provides golf outings with tools to improve engagement, communication, and fundraising. LGP has worked with Madison organizations such as UW Health / Mike & Jessica McCarthy Golf Invitational, Madison Childrens Museum, Ronald McDonald House, and was a finalist in the 2014 Wisconsin Governors Business Plan Competition.

 Barry Wein
ALS Worldwide

Barry is the Director of Philanthropy and Communications for ALS Worldwide, a nonprofit organization that advances promising research and provides free personalized support via videoconference, email, phone and in-person visits to people living with ALS in more than 85 countries. Barry oversees the development and execution of ALS Worldwide’s fundraising, development, marketing and communications plans. He directs offline and online activities that promote, enhance, and protect ALS Worldwide’s brand reputation and build visibility, impact, and financial resources for the organization. Barry also leads a broad range of operational activities relative to the strategic direction and positioning of the organization.

Barry has more than 18 years of experience helping good causes broaden their support and express themselves in clear and compelling ways. Prior to joining ALS Worldwide, Barry held a senior position with the Wisconsin Historical Foundation, where he directed fundraising communications to benefit the Wisconsin Historical Society, including their $77 million Forward! capital campaign. Barry earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his Masters in Social Work from the University of Washington.

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